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Word	Meaning	Advanced
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
react	v: to take action in response to something
dosimeter	n: a device used to measure and record an individual’s exposure to radiation over a specific period of time, commonly used to monitor radiation levels in workers or individuals in radiation-prone environments
radiation	n: the energy that comes from a nuclear reaction in the form of rays, waves, or particles and that can be hazardous to health
berserk	adj: in a state of wild, frenzied, or unrestrained behavior; acting or behaving in a violent, irrational, or uncontrollable manner
frenetic	adj: frenzied, fast-paced, and full of energy or activity; characterized by intense and chaotic busyness or agitation
frantic	adj: marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; wild; frenzied
anniversary	n: the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event; a date on which an event occurred in a previous year
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
reluctantly	adv: in a way that you are unwilling to do something; with hesitation
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
bomb	n: a weapon that explodes and is used to kill or injure people or to cause damage to something
sarcophagus	n: a stone coffin, often adorned with sculpture or inscriptions, usually used to hold the remains of a deceased person or people
hasty	adj: done or acting with excessive speed or urgency and without sufficient thought or consideration
crack	v: to break or cause to break without dividing into separate parts; (noun) a line on the surface of something along which it has separated without breaking
rust	n: a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer that forms on iron or steel as a result of exposure to moisture and oxygen; the process of corrosion on metal caused by oxidation
leak	v: to allow liquid or gas to get in or out from a hole or crack in a pipe or container
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
soil	n: the top layer of Earth in which plants grow
contaminate	v: to make something impure, unclean, or poisonous by contact or mixture
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
exclusion	n: the act of keeping someone or something out or preventing them from participating in or being part of something
zone	n: a specific area, region, or section that is marked off or defined in some way
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
draconian	adj: severe or harsh; excessively strict
constant	adj: happening repeatedly or all the time
contamination	n: the presence of something harmful or unwanted in a substance, material, or environment; the act of introducing harmful substances or materials into an environment or area
monitor	v: to observe, check, and track the progress or quality of something over a period of time
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
settler	n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area
lifespan	n: the length of time for which a person, animal lives, or thing exists
overused	adj: used too often or too much, to the point of becoming cliched; lacking originality
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
cigarette	n: a small cylindrical roll of finely cut tobacco leaves wrapped in paper for smoking
evacuate	v: to remove people or things from a place of danger or threat; to leave or abandon a place or situation, often due to fear or risk
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
ancestral	adj: related to or connected with members of your family from the past
illegal	adj: not allowed by law
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
unaware	adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
decidedly	adv: in a manner that is beyond doubt or question; in a way that is clear and unmistakable; in an emphatic or determined manner
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
eerily	adv: in a strange, weird, or unsettling manner; suggesting the presence of supernatural or mysterious elements
silent	adj: without any or little sound
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
bucolic	adj: relating to or characteristic of the pleasant aspects of the countryside or rural life; having a rustic, idyllic, or pastoral quality
bulldoze	v: to level or clear an area of land using a bulldozer (= a large, heavy vehicle with a blade on the front); to use force or the threat of force to make them do something or to get them to move out of the way
vestige	n: a trace, mark, or evidence of something that once existed but has now disappeared or diminished
tragedy	n: an event or situation causing great loss, misfortune, or destruction; a play or literature that deals with a severe and sad event and often ends with the death of the main character
resident	n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place
demographic	n: a statistic characterizing that describes people or groups of people based on their age, sex, income, etc.
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
chimney	n: a vertical structure that channels smoke or gas from a fire or furnace out of a building; a hollow column or tube that facilitates air or fluid flow throughout a system
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
scare	v: to frighten a person or animal, or to become frightened
starvation	n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
atrocity	n: brutal act; an extremely wicked or cruel act
enforce	v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
slash	v: to cut with a sharp object using a quick and robust movement
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
unwilling	adj: not ready or wanting to do something
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
logic	n: a way of thinking or reasoning conducted or evaluated by strict validity principles; the study of correct reasoning or good arguments
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
outskirt	n: the part of a town or city away from the center, typically the suburbs; the fringe or border of something.
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
whisper	v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you
stork	n: a very tall, long-legged bird with white and black plunge and a long beak that walks around in the water to find its food
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
devastation	n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale
boar	n: a wild pig, especially a male with tusks
lynx	n: a wild cat with tufted ears, native to Eurasia and North America
moose	n: a large deer native to the northern forests of North America and Eurasia
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
trump	n: a playing card with a picture of a trumpeter on it, used in certain card games
upside	n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
exodus	n: a situation in which a large number of people leave or escape from a place at the same time
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
resilient	adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
pragmatist	n: a person who practically approaches situations and problems; someone who prioritizes usefulness and functionality over abstract principles or ideals
midnight	n: the middle point of the night, usually defined as 12:00 AM or the start of a new day
bucket	n: an open container with a handle made of metal or plastic, often used for carrying liquids
mess	n: a state of confusion, dirtiness, or untidiness; (verb) to fail to do something or to make something dirty or untidy
homemade	adj: made at home rather than in a factory or workshop
vodka	n: a distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains or potatoes, typically with high alcohol content and little or no added flavoring
patina	n: a thin layer that forms on the surface of an object as a result of natural aging or exposure to environmental factors often valued for its aesthetic or historical significance
defiance	n: behavior characterized by an open refusal to obey someone or something
hardy	adj: able to withstand harsh conditions or difficult circumstances; robust, sturdy, or resilient
toxic	adj: of or relating to or caused by a poison; poisonous
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
parse	v: to separate a sentence into grammatical parts, such as subject, verb, etc., and describe their syntactic roles
conflicting	adj: incompatible or inconsistent with something else; in disagreement
fraught	adj: causing, accompanied by, or full of anxiety, tension, or stress
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
thyroid	n: a large gland in the neck that secretes hormones essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and other bodily functions
cancer	n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
trauma	n: an emotional wound or shock often has long-lasting effects caused by a highly upsetting or shocking experience
relocate	v: to move or move something or someone to a new place and build a house or a business there
anxiety	n: a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that is happening or might happen in the future
depression	n: a mental condition in which a person feels very unhappy and without hope for the future; a severe recession in an economy or market
alcoholism	n: a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol and repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages
unemployed	adj: not having a job, although able to work
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
transient	adj: lasting only for a short time; not permanent or enduring
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
laptop	n: a portable computer that is small enough to be carried around easily and used on your lap
cosmos	n: another name for the universe, mainly used when it is thought of as an ordered system
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
versed	adj: well-informed or experienced in a particular field or skill; knowledgeable or proficient
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
aphorism	n: a concise statement that expresses a general truth or moral principle; a pithy and memorable statement that is meant to be easily remembered and understood
motherland	n: a term used to refer to one’s country of birth or origin, especially in a patriotic or emotional context; the land where one’s ancestors or family originated
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
radioactive	adj: emitting powerful and dangerous energy when the nuclei (= central parts) of atoms are broken up
outlive	v: to live longer than another person
counterpart	n: a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing
estimate	v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something
variable	adj: likely to change or vary often; (noun) a symbol, like x or y, that is used in mathematical or logical expressions to represent a value that may be changed
longevity	n: the property of being long-lived; significant duration of service
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
palliate	v: to make a disease, condition, or symptom appear less severe or intense than it actually is; to alleviate or ease symptoms without curing the underlying cause
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
revert	v: to return to a previous state or condition; to reply
occasionally	adv: now and then; sometimes but not often
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
flummox	v: to perplex, confuse, or bewilder someone; to leave somebody completely unable to respond or react because they are shocked or surprised
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
halve	v: to divide something into two equal parts; to reduce something by half its original amount or size
template	n: a pre-designed file or document used as a starting point for a particular application so that the format does not have to be created from scratch
grapple	v: to make a strenuous effort to solve a problem; to engage in a close fight or conflict without weapons
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
tonic	adj: of or relating to a musical or vocal sound regarding its pitch and duration of a musical sound; (noun) a medicinal substance producing physical, mental, or emotional vigor
determination	n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something